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Marilyn Church
Jean Harris on the Witness Stand, Pencil and Ink on Paper by Marilyn Church

1981

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This drawing depicts a moment from one of the longest trials in US history, when Jean Harris, a headmistress of a school for girls in Virginia, was tried for 14 weeks for the murder of her ex-lover, Herman Tarnower. Harris was eventually convicted of the crime. In this scene, signed and titled by the artist, Harris sits isolated on the witness stand, pleading her innocence. Jean Harris on the Witness Stand Marilyn Church, American Date: 1981 Pencil, Marker, and Ink on Paper, signed lower right Size: 19.5 x 25 in. (49.53 x 63.5 cm) Frame Size: 28.5 x 34 inches
  • Creator:
    Marilyn Church
  • Creation Year:
    1981
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RO797701stDibs: LU46612551462

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